Beauty Benefits Of ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar).

Hello Beauties !!!!

ACV is a well known name today. It is very beneficial for health. But, wait ! Do you know about beauty benefits of ACV ??? If not , then keep on reading becoz today, this article of mine is about beauty benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar or Seb ka sirka.

ACV is a product of fermentation.Being a microbiologist, I was aware of this fact as fermentation is a basic process in microbiology. Pure and unfiltered ACV is always best to use.

ACV has anti-microbial properties which makes it useful and beneficial not only for health but for beauty also.

It is costly and easily available in markets and online too.

Previously, it was not easily available

I make ACV by myself
at Home

It's very easy to make
this Golden miracle
at home.

Home-made ACV
is pure.

Homemade ACV is
Unfiltered

Homemade AC is free
From infilterents

So, I started making ACV by myself at home. It is very easy procedure. If you want to know it, I will definitely share it.Home made ACV is not only easily made but it is pure also.

In our health blog, you had already gone through article on health benefits. If not, then you can go to the link Health Blog.

So, let's get started....

Beauty Benefits Of ACV :-

1). Skin Toner :-

ACV is a very good skin toner.
Just take a clean cotton ball.Dip it in diluted ACV and dab on face.

You can also do the following steps to tone your skin.
● Just mix one tablespoon ACV and two cups of water. Now, dip a cotton ball in it
●Dab on the skin or swipe the mixture over a clean, dry face to tighten skin.
Don't rinse it, just leave it to dry.

If you have oily skin, apple cider vinegar is your friend.

●Mix ACV and cucumber juice in equal ratio or proportion. Apply it on clean skin. It is a very good toner and it is helpful in shrinking large skin pores.

2). Cleanser :-

ACV is a good cleanser. You can wipe your face by a cotton ball or pad after dipping in it.

3). Treat Acne & Pimples :-

If you have acne prone skin and you are always annoyed by acne and pimples then ACV is here for your rescue. Just apply ACV on your face and you will see that your acne starts vanishing away. It will also improve your skin texture and will fade acne marks and dark spots.

ACV cleans the skin and is a good skin cleanser. And even more brighter side of ACV here is that it does all these things restoring your skin’s natural pH levels. It maintains the pH level of skin. ACV helps in getting rid of acne and pimples.

For this you can do following steps.
● You can mix 1 part of ACV with 2 parts of filtered water.
● Now, using a cotton ball, you can apply this solution to your affected skin.
Wash it off after 10 minutes with warm water.
Do this 3-4 times a day.

3). Allergy :-

ACV can help in allergies too. It's antimicrobial properties can combat allergy.

5). Detoxify Your Body :-

Toxins are poisonous and unwanted substances in our body. Detoxifying means getting rid of toxins or expelling them out. ACV is loaded with good enzymes and helpful bacteria. It also contains acetic acid, which can play a good role in detoxifying your body.

ACV can help detoxify your liver and enhance circulation. Detoxifying leads to good health and beautiful skin. This makes you look gorgeous. And in this way ACV can make you feel healthy and radiant right from the moment you wake up in the morning naturally from inside out.

ACV contains acids that bind to the toxins within your body and help in flushing them out. It purifies your blood. It also relieves constipation, thereby helping release waste and other toxic materials from your body.

You can use apple cider vinegar to treat dry ends as well. Just mix one part of ACV with two parts of water and massage your hair, avoiding the scalp. The only thing to make a note of is the smell of ACV might linger for a while. Apart from consuming it, you can apply it too to detoxify your face.
ACV can remove toxins from your face. Just give your face an ACV wash and wash out toxins.

6). Whitens The Teeth :-

ACV can act as a powerful cleansing agent for teeth. It not only helps remove stains on your teeth, but also kills the bacteria that cause certain gum diseases. Due to it's anti microbial properties, it can be good for dental hygene. All you need to do is mix half a teaspoon of ACV with a cup of water. Gargle in the morning, post which you can brush your teeth as usual.

Remember one thing , ACV is too much acidic in nature. If taken directly without diluting, it can cause damage to tooth enamel. So, always use in diluted form.

ACV, as we have already seen, contains enzymes that helps the growth of good bacteria. And since it is naturally acidic it breaks down the plaque stuck to the teeth.

7). Tightens The Skin :-

ACV tightens the skin, hence protects skin from sagging.

Follow the steps given below.
● Dilute ACV with water.
● Apply it on your skin by a clean cotton ball.
● Leave it to dry.
This will tighten your skin.

8). Minimizes The Pores :-

Apple cider vinegar's natural alpha-hydroxy acids and acetic acid will stimulate circulation, as well as minimize pores.

9). Soothes Skin :-

ACV soothes the skin. Whether it is eczema or allergy, ACV is there to help you. It soothes your skin and make it feel good.

To achieve this, just follow these steps.
● Add eight ounces of ACV to a bathtub filled with lukewarm water. You can also add ACV to the water which you are going to use for bathing.
Soak yourself in bathtub for 15 minutes. Since the pH level of apple cider vinegar is similar to the pH level of the protective acid mantle layer of our skin, this soak will help restore balance.

10). Soothes Sunburn :-

ACV can also help restore your skin’s pH levels, further soothing it and treating sunburn. Simply add a cupful of apple cider vinegar to your bath. This will neutralize the burn and treat sunburn.

To get relief from sunburn, follow these steps

● You can mix together half cup of with four cups of water. Take a washcloth and dip it in the solution, and apply to affected area of the skin. Apple cider vinegar helps balance pH levels of skin, promote healing, and prevent blistering.

11). Fades Age Spots & Delays Aging :-

ACV is helpful and behave as an anti-aging. Yes, it gradually reduces age spots. Just washing your face with a solution of apple cider vinegar and water can make a difference. You can also dab on a little vinegar directly on the spots.

12). Prevents Aging :-

Aging is a natural process, you cannot stop it. But yes you can delay it. With aging, appearance of wrinkles are seen. To delay wrinkles, you can wash your face with a diluted solution of ACV which can reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

13). Youthful Glow :-

If you want to be youthful for long, then ACV is there for you. Wash your face with diluted ACV and you will see a youthful glow on your face. As mentioned above, ACV prevents from wrinkles and fine lines and delays them, your skin appear younger with a youthful glow.

14). Balanced pH Of The Skin :-

You can use apple cider vinegar for face that has lost its natural pH balance.

15). Face Mask :-

ACV face mask can be good for your skin. It's cleansing properties wash away all the dirt and unwanted pollutants from the skin.

● Just mix a teaspoon of ACV and two teaspoons of honey.
● Use it on cleansed skin and wait for twenty minutes.
● Wash off with plain water. Do it three times a week to attain soft and smooth skin.

16). Cure Warts :-

Small outgrowths on the skin are called warts. Warts are sometimes caused by accumulation of the skin due to weight gain or they are caused by a virus. ACV are helpful in curing warts. You can apply ACV to warts by a clean cotton and cover the area with a band-aid or clinical band-aid or tape. Leave it on overnight and remove in the morning. Repeat every day, and you will see results in a week or a little longer.

17). Fight Against Cellulite :-

If you are upset about appearance of cellulite then don't worry. Becoz
ACV can help rid of this fat making skin even and improve the elasticity of your skin.

To get rid of cellulite,

● Massage your body for 15 minutes with a mixture of 1 tbsp. of coconut oil and 3 tbsp. of ACV for a few weeks to see results.

18). Soothes Razor Bumps :-

Shaving sometimes leads to small irritated red bumps. ACV can help soothe this problem.

● Just moisten a cotton ball with undiluted apple cider vinegar, and swipe over the area of bump.
● If the bumps are high and aggravated then apply you can apply a thim layer of honey first.
● After applying honey, leave it for five minutes.
● Wash it off after 5 minutes and then dab on ACV with a cotton ball. Applying a thin layer of honey to the affected area, softens it.

The anti-inflammatory properties of apple cider vinegar soothe irritated skin, and acetic acid softens skin to help ingrown hairs grow out more easily.

19). Treat Bug-Bites :-

Itchy bug bites can be soothed with apple cider vinegar for immediate relief.

For bug bite treatment,
● Moisten a cotton ball or pad with undiluted ACV and dab on bug-bitten skin for instant relief. The acids in the vinegar neutralize the itch, while its anti-inflammatories ease swelling and its pH-balancing properties speed healing.

20). Heals Bruises :-

ACV calms and soothes injured skin and helps a bruise to heal faster.

● You can soak a cotton ball or pad with undiluted ACV and secure it with a bandage.
● Now, leave it on for approximately one hour. For extremely bad bruises, apply arnica gel or cream afterwards. Apple cider vinegar's anti-inflammatory properties calm injured skin, and its acetic acid increases circulation and healing.

21). Foot Odour / Odor :-

Smelly feet is really embarrassing for the person who is suffering from it.
Sometimes, when you wear socks and shoes for long period of it, it also causes bad smelly feet.
Treat smelly feet with ACV. As ACV has antimicrobial properties, it is helpful in getting rid of smelly feet.

●You can soak your feet in a solution of 1 cup of vinegar and 4-5 cups of warm water for 15 minutes.
● Then, you can wash your feet thoroughly with an antibacterial soap.

Apple cider vinegar's antiseptic properties help to deodorize bad odour and disinfect feet. Additionally, its anti-fungal attributes prevent and combat fungal conditions like athlete’s foot.

22). ACV As An Astringent :-

● Mix one cup of ACV with a cup of cold water.
● Keep it in a bottle and store it in the refrigerator.
● Use this solution several times a day for your skin with the help of cotton wool. It acts as an excellent astringent and is also helpful in removing age spots.

23). Brightens Yellow Nails :-

Do your nails are turning yellow ??? Or you have stained nails ??? Then, ACV is for you. You can turn yellow and stained nails into brighter nails by using ACV.

It can help heal fungal infections and bleach stains away.
● You can soak your fingernails for 30 minutes in an equal parts solution of vinegar and warm water daily.

24). Rinse Your Hair :-

Cleanse your hair with ACV.
● Just make a mixture of two tablespoons of ACV with one cup water, and wash your hair as last rinse.Rinse thoroughly, and follow with a light conditioner. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar will remove residue from product buildup and help you get shiny, lustrous locks.

25). Adds Shine To Your Hair :-

ACV in diluted form adds shine to your hair.
● Add 2 tbsps of ACV in one mug of water.
● Rinse your hair after washing.

Another method of using ACV for hairs is
● You can mix baking soda and ACV as an alternative to your shampoo. Baking soda and ACV when combined serve as a very good cleanser for your hair and scalp. It is natural and free the harmful chemicals. You may add a few drops of lavender or any essential oil to make the mixture smell nice.

26). Helps In Dandruff Treatment :-

ACV is acidic in nature and it helps in treating dandruff also. Dandruff is a common problem and it can further cause pimples too.

To treat dandruff, do the following
● Make a mix of equal parts ACV and water.
●Massage into your scalp before shampooing. You can also mix one teaspoon apple cider vinegar into your regular shampoo and use to wash hair, massaging scalp. ACV has natural anti-fungal properties to combat and mitigate dandruff. It's acidic properties balance pH levels and restore the scalp’s protective acid mantle layer to avoid further fungal growth.

Its acidity makes it hard for the fungus (which contributes to dandruff) to thrive on your scalp.

● You can simply mix equal parts of ACV and water and add the mixture to a spray bottle. After shampooing, spray it onto your hair and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then, rinse your hair. Use this remedy twice a week, and you will see the results soon.

You can also try the following steps.
● You can add a few drops of tea tree essential oil to ACV.
● Mix it well and apply it directly to your scalp.
● Leave it on for about one hour and shampoo.
● You can also add this mixture for diluting the shampoo.
● Do this twice a week to treat dandruff.

27). Hair Tonic :-

ACV can serve as hair tonic by Strengthening your locks. Try this

● Take nettle, burdock root and goosegrass.
● Boil these herbs in water.
● Infuse them into ACV
● You can apply it on your scalp and hair to nourish and strength your.
At the same time, it acts as a natural protection to fungal infection, dandruff and itchy scalp.

28). Cleans Make Up Tools & Brushes :-

Did you know for clear and beautiful skin, your make up tools and brushes should be clean.The anti-bacterial properties of the acid found in ACV makes it an excellent cleanser. It helps in cleansing the tools and brushes that come in contact with your face.

To cleanse your brushes
● You can mix a tablespoon of ACV with warm water.
● Now, squeeze half a lemon it.
● Swirl your make-up brushes around in it.

You can buy ACV online too on Amazon

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Author ~ Swatti Sharrma ß

Warning - Always be cautious if you have allergy.Use products/ingredients in appropriate amount and order for positive impact.Excess of anything can be dangerous. Always dilute ACV with water before applying on skin & hair.

Disclaimer - This blog is not intended to advice or prescription.Always keep an eye on allergies you have.Keep check on your health confitions and allergies.Always do a patch test or allergy before using any product or tip.Always consume anything according to your health condition and required nutrition.Consult doctor and dermatologist if needed.Results may vary person to person and it depends on your skin type and health condition.Use any tip or products on your own wisdom with precaution.

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